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Kylian Mbappe Memble, it’s natural for the French national team to languish at the 2020 European Cup: Okezone Bola

BUCHAREST French National Team Surprisingly dropped in the last 16 Euro 2020. The failure of the 2018 World Cup Champion made all the spotlight on the striker, Kylian Mbappe.

How not, Mbappe is the culprit of the failure of the French national team to advance to the quarterfinals. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player failed to score from the penalty spot so that the French national team lost 4-5 to Switzerland in a penalty shootout.

Playing at the National Stadium, Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday (29/6/2021), early morning WIB, the French national team won 3-1 over Switzerland until the 80th minute. However, the French national team failed to control the game so the position became a 3-3 draw.

The position does not change until the extra time period ends. As a result, the winner of the match must be determined on penalties.

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All Swiss executors are able to carry out their duties well. On the other hand, Mbappe failed to execute a penalty so that the French national team lost.

Mbappe’s failure to execute a penalty confirmed the 22-year-old’s poor performance. Mbappe also left the 2020 European Cup without scoring a single goal.

According to Opta Joe’s report, Mbappe has had 14 shots at Euro 2020 (excluding penalties), but none have resulted in a goal. That statistic is the worst among other players at Euro 2020.

Mbappe also knows his performance has disappointed many people, especially the fans of the French national team. Therefore, he apologized via social media Instagram (@k.mbappe).

Kylian Mbappe (Foto: Reuters)

“It is very difficult to turn the page. Great sadness after this elimination, we were unable to achieve our goal. I apologize for this penalty. I wanted to help the team, but failed,” Mbappe wrote on his Instagram, Tuesday (29/6/2021).

“Sleep will be difficult, but unfortunately the ups and downs of this sport I really like. I know you fans are disappointed, but I still want to thank you for your support and for always believing in us.”

“The most important thing is to come back stronger for the next challenge to come. Congratulations and good luck to Switzerland,” he added.

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